Milestones: Nov. 9, 1981

DIED. Harold Patrick ("Pete") Reiser, 62, former mesmerizing Brooklyn
Dodger whose bid for superstardom was dashed by repeated injuries, most
of which occurred when he crashed into outfield walls while chasing
flyballs; of a respiratory illness; in Palm Springs, Calif. In 1941,
his first full season, Reiser at 22 led the National League in batting
(.343), slugging (.558), runs scored (117), total bases (299) and
triples (17). The next year, "Pistol Pete" was smoking along at a .380
clip when he crashed into a centerfield wall while running after a line
drive. He...